What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technologist Mammography position at SoutheastHEALTH?
Cape Girardeau, MO | Breast Care Center | Days
Job Summary
Performs imaging procedures. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, acting as a patient advocate at all times. Applies principles of radiation protection when appropriate. Evaluates exams and procedures for technical quality. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Job Summary
Performs imaging procedures. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, acting as a patient advocate at all times. Applies principles of radiation protection when appropriate. Evaluates exams and procedures for technical quality. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures
Essential Functions
- Provides excellence in hospitality, courtesy and compassion
- Performs Imaging exams and procedures
- Operates imaging and imaging related equipment
- Positions and immobilizes patients as necessary
- Obtains clinical data and patient history for correlation with the exam
- Practices radiation protection for both the patient and themselves
- Applies ALARA and �Image Gently� principles when applicable
- Selects technical factors and imaging mode
- Evaluates images for quality
- Performs post-processing of images
- Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during treatments and examinations
- Practice aseptic technique as necessary
- Assist physicians, nursing units and physician�s offices in ordering exams and procedures appropriate to the needs and age of the patient. This includes taking into consideration recent radiation exposure
- Assumes responsibility to assure exams and procedures are charged correctly
- Prior to conducting any exam or procedure verifies correct patient, correct imaging site, correct positioning, correct imaging protocols and correct scanner parameters
- Contributes to patient records
- Assumes responsibility for assigned area
- Performs equipment calibrations and adjustments
- Provides input for equipment and supply purchase decisions
- Instructs specific units of didactic and/or clinical education in area of expertise for technology programs imaging
- Pursues ongoing continuing education as defined by department policy
- Assumes responsibility for portions of quality assurance program
- Follows guidelines and standards set by department policies, ACR and MQSA
- Document patient events and complaints through the Organization�s event reporting system
- May control inventory and purchase of supplies for designated areas
- Duties require interaction with patients of various age groups, social and economic backgrounds
- Identifies and manages emergency situations
- Recognize signs and symptoms of an emergency and determines course of action
- Notifies appropriate healthcare provider when an immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings and patient condition
- Assists with clinical experience and education of students
- Demonstrates the application of the principles of aseptic techniques in a knowledgeable manner. Corrects observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique according to Policy and Procedure
- Communicates effectively. Properly uses SBAR to report patient progress
- Follows policy with universal protocol. Uses two patient identifiers (name and birthday), identifies proceduralist�s initials and/or mark for site marking (when applicable), initiates and/or participates in the �time-out� immediately prior to skin incision
- Utilizes universal precautions on all cases
- Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique and is knowledgeable of the methods of sterilization and disinfection
- Performs procedures safely with minimal supervision. Requests assistance when performing unfamiliar procedure, recognizes own limitations
- Identifies and corrects potential hazards and safety measures to prevent injury including patient and occupational related hazards
- Works hours as needed and requested by leadership
- Any other duties as needed to drive to the Vision, fulfill the Mission, and abide by the Values of the organization
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Graduate Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) Imaging Technology program, or equivalent required
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible Upon Hire required
- BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire required
- Registered in your modality specialty within 1 Year required